ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR University of Education, Winneba (UEW) -2025

The basic requirements to be satisfied to qualify for entry into the University. These requirements are to be met in addition to the other programme-specific requirements

1.1.1 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (SHS) CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.

i. Must have at least, six (6) WASSCE Credits including three (3) CoreSubjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science,as well as three (3) Electives in relevant subjects with the total aggregate of 36 or better

ii. Must also satisfy Special Programme requirement(s) for programme(s) chosen.

1.1.2 ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

(ABCE)

Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be

Grade D or better). also the applicant must have had credit

passes in five (5) subjects including English Language,

Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General

Business Certificate Examination (GBCE).

1.1.3 MATURE APPLICANTS

i. Must be at least 25 years by August 1 of the academic year one wants to enrol.

ii. Should have a Senior High School Certificate or its equivalent.

DBS and Certificate Holders should apply as mature applicant.

iii. Must pass the UEW Entrance Examination.

1.1.4 DISTANCE EDUCATION APPLICANTS

These programmes can be pursued through the Distance Education

Module. They are: B.Sc. Automotive Technology, Mechanical

Technology, Wood Technology, Construction Technology, Electricals

or Electronics Technology, Fashion and Textile Design Technology

as well as Catering and Hospitality Technology Education.

Entry Requirements

i. Four (4) G.C.E. O’ Level Credits or Three (3) SHSCE Credits in

English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.

ii. One of the following qualifications:

Automotive Technolgy – Motor Vehicle Technician III (MVT III)

Mechanical Technology- Mechanical Engineering Technician III

(MET III)

Wood Technology- Advance Furniture Design and

Construction/Advance Carpentry and Joinery

Construction Technology – Construction Technician Certificate II or

III

Electricals/Electronics Technology – Electrical Technician

Engineering III

Fashion and Textile Design Technology – Advanced Fashion

Certificate

Catering and Hospitality Technology – Advanced Cookery Certificate

(812/2)

iii. Must pass UEW Entrance Examination

1.1.5 DIPLOMA HOLDERS

i. Must possess a Higher National Diploma or its equivalence from

previous field or area of study.

ii. Full-Time applicants must pass an interview.

1.1.6 SCHOOL CERTIFICATE/GCE HOLDERS

Five (5) credits at GCE “O” Level, including English Language and

Mathematics as well as two (2) “A” Level passes other than General

Paper in relevant subjects.

1.2.0 DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

1.2.1 2-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

i A Distinction or Credit in an acredited certificate programme

OR

ii Five SHS Credits including English Language and

Mathematics

iii People with higher qualifications can apply

1.2.2 1-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

i Certificate from a recognised institution

ii People with higher qualifications can apply

1.2.3 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

I At least Credit in SHS Mathematics and English Language